"vassal" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈvasal/ Forms: vassalles [plural], vassall [alternative]
Etymology: From Old French vassal. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|vassal}} Old French vassal Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} vassal, {{enm-noun|vassalles}} vassal (plural vassalles)
  1. A feudal retainer, who is obliged to render military service.
    Sense id: en-vassal-enm-noun-1zuIiG7Q Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 39 17 44
  2. A servant to one’s beloved, professed lover.
    Sense id: en-vassal-enm-noun-adxx8UDh Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 39 17 44
  3. As surname.
    Sense id: en-vassal-enm-noun-yhWURDD~ Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 39 17 44
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